Honda CB1100 X-11 (1999-2002)

I have owned my X11 for two years best bike i have owned, got it to tour on instead of my fireblade, now sold my blade as the X11 does all i need, even a track day at Brands. Try one you will be surprised.

Got one loved it, so bought another, fitting turbo on one next year, mad or what! should pull 200bhp. Mine handles with all that torque pick right line and they turn ok for me, but agree with pegs to high get cramp and wrist ache,( could be abuse when younger).

I have owned numerous bikes and this is the best value, best grin inducing, best all rounder I have ever owned. Good for hacking, touring, racing or whatever else turns you on

What can I say just bought an X11 and I love it. It can bimble along serenely or rip yer arms off. It is silky smooth and all day comfy. If you're in the market for a naked bike with balls look no further than an X11. Strengths: Power, comfort, imdividuality. Weaknesses: likes a drink.

Had the bike now 5 years I agree with a lot of the reviews EXCEPT no one has mentioned the poor leg room - THE PEGS ARE TOO HIGH! giving knee ache and ankle ache and wrist ache on any journey over 100 miles.Poor brakes as well. Still wouldn't swap it for anything else. Sold a zx12r to keep this! that's how much I rate the x11! Strengths: Performace Uniqueness Rareraity. Weaknesses: Seat too low or pegs too high. Brakes need up grading.

I had to take it to the IOM TT (2006)as my ZX9R was ill. It was only then that I found out how awesome this bike is. I was going to sell it but, on Mad Sunday, with a bunch of mates on very fast kit; GSXR 1000 (2006 model); 998 with Termi's and re-chip (140 bhp) and an RSV Mille, the X11 actually kept up and challenged. Unbelievable! Although it gets wheezy at 7 - 8 k rpm, go through that and it flies. It torqued all bikes out of corners. Incredible. I'm keeping it! Strengths: Engine. Weaknesses: None. It is what it is.

The best engine EVER built by Honda. (Apart the V5 I didn't test at the moment). You can proceed in 5th @ 1800rpm on the roads without any noise and with 24litres/100km, or you can overwhelm other bikes and scary old ladies in 3rd @9000 rpm over 108mph and @ 4litres/100km. I bought an used 2000 model (red, silver frame). I mounted a high handlebar (http://www.ab-m.de/produkte/superbikeumbau/superbike-kits/), an hugger (http://www.tcpsa.com/honda/x11c.htm) and a fairing (http://eshop.motonline.com/index.php?fuseaction=home.1082260). I'm using her (her name is Thorque, from my nickname Thor and her Torque feature) every day, with every weather. Strengths: Beautiful and ugly as only a Buell can be, but reliable as a Buell won't ever be. Weaknesses: Italian people decided to buy "naked" bikes only after "Mission Impossible 2"'s Triumph Speed Triple appearance. Honda X Eleven was in the market BEFORE. Honda had to point on another model to satisfy the market.

This is my second x11, first got nicked in Spain . Its got power every where, smooth as silk and it handles far better than you'd think . Big fuel tank, comfy seat . It doesn't turn too quick, but then if I wanted that I would have got a sports bike . It will see off most sports bikes in a straight line and out break them.I  found Dunlop 204 s work for grip and Macadams for lasting. I have a chain oiler fitted which is a must with all that power. The build quality is first class . Love it ! Strengths: Power, comfort, tank range, build quality . Weaknesses: Weight . Looks.